green river adventures

Downtown: 112 E Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773

Riverside Outpost: 5476 Green River Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28773

Location

Phone Number

(828) 749-2800

website

www.GreenRiverAdventures.com/

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Logo of a kayak or canoe with a paddle behind it, featuring a large letter G in the center, on a green textured background, with the words 'GREEN RIVER' underneath.

Located just minutes from downtown Saluda, Green River Adventures is a premier outdoor adventure provider that lets you explore the beauty and thrills of the Green River Gorge at your own pace. The core offerings include river tubing on the Lower Green River with mellow to moderately exciting Class II rapids and options for 2-hour or 3-hour experiences, ideal for families and groups looking to cool off and enjoy scenic water fun.

For those wanting more active river time, Green River Adventures offers self-guided inflatable kayak trips on either 3-mile or 4.5-mile sections of the Lower Green River, where you’ll navigate gentle whitewater and soak in the lush surroundings on your own schedule.

Beyond river floats and paddles, there are a variety of ways to connect with the landscape. Participants can embark on the Classic Swimming Hole Hike, a family-friendly trek through easy trails to secluded swimming spots and waterfalls, or take on the Waterfall Trek, an amphibious adventure combining rappelling, canyoning, and creek hiking beneath Big Bradley Falls.

Green River Adventure’s sister company, The Gorge Zipline, offer’s record setting zip-line tours over the Green River Gorge.

Seasonal gear rentals and activities expand the adventure even further, with stand-up paddleboards, paddle gear, and guided classes available for all skill levels. Whether you’re seeking mellow water time or thrilling outdoor exercise, Green River Adventures provides experiences that connect you with the natural beauty of western North Carolina.

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A man and a golden retriever dog sitting on a blue inflatable boat floating on a calm river in a forested area.
Four people wearing helmets and life jackets kayaking on a calm river amidst lush green trees.
Children enjoying a day by the water, with one girl sitting on a turquoise inflatable ring in the water, splashing and smiling, while others stand in the background.
A person wearing a red shirt, black pants, helmet, and harness climbing near a waterfall with water cascading over rocks.
Group of smiling children and adults in yellow helmets and red life jackets kayaking on a river surrounded by lush green trees.
A person wearing a helmet and outdoor gear rappelling down a small waterfall in a forested area.
Three women enjoying a day on the water on inflatable tubes, with one woman splashing water and two women wearing sunglasses and life jackets.
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A small building with a sign that reads 'Green River Adventures' is visible in a parking lot with marked spaces and a few cars. The building has a black exterior, large glass windows, and is surrounded by green trees and a bright blue sky.
Children wearing life jackets and helmets enjoying a kayaking adventure on a river, with some children in kayaks and others in the water.
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Colorful kayaks lined up vertically in yellow, green, red, blue, and green colors.
A person is ziplining through a lush, green forest with a mountain range in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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A woman and a young boy are kayaking together in a river surrounded by green trees. Both are wearing helmets and life jackets, and are paddling in a green kayak.
A man in climbing gear, wearing a yellow helmet and grey T-shirt, standing on a rocky surface next to a waterfall or rapid stream in a forested area.
A person in an orange helmet and tan shirt rock climbing on a waterfall in a forest.
People floating on inflatable tubes in a river near a rocky shoreline with dense green trees and cliffs in the background.